Are you feeling a little itchier than you normally are? Are you covered in itchy bumps every morning? If so, you might be wondering if you’ve brought bed bugs home with you. Bed bugs are a true terror. It’s difficult to appreciate just how bothersome bed bugs can be until they’re in your bed and […]
Where Do Bed Bugs Come From?
Bed bugs have been terrible pests since time immemorial. They’ve been hiding in homes, on clothes, and in the floorboards waiting to chew on our bodies at night for as long as we can remember. Bed bugs are such a force of nature that it begs us to question their origins: Where do bed bugs […]
Bed Bug Anatomy & Biology: A Quick Overview
It’s not uncommon to find all types of creepy crawlies roaming through the home on occasion. Still, when you find a bug, it’s essential to know what you’re dealing with. If the wrong bug is left ignored, you could be dealing with a nasty infestation sooner or later. Bed bugs are a particularly potent nightmare […]
Do Bed Bug Traps Actually Work?
Everyone deserves a relaxing night’s sleep. You work all day, check off all your to-dos, and hit the bed at the end of the day so you can seize the next. Then, one dreadful morning, you wake up to red welts all over your body and brown marks all over the mattress. If this sounds […]
Bed Bugs vs. Fleas: A Quick Comparison of Differences & Similarities
In the fight of bed bugs vs. fleas, there really are no winners. However, it’s important to know which pest you’re dealing with when it comes to dealing with an infestation. Both bed bugs and fleas are blood-sucking parasites that reproduce quickly and cause itchy red welts when they bite. But you may be surprised […]
Bed Bugs in a Cabin: Signs to Look For & How to Treat
A bed bug infestation at your sleepaway camp or in your campground cabins would be devastating for a business, not to mention harmful to your guests. Bed bugs aren’t just creepy. Their bites can be highly irritating to some people, causing swollen, itchy welts that may become infected, and they can carry dangerous blood-borne diseases. […]